I have an almost new '09 Tailgate Camera Harness I bought to retrofit a backup camera in my '05 Taco. Ended up getting another when I bought a '09 Tailgate Handle w/Camera. Now I have an extra I don't need. Asking $25 shipped.

I want to be the first in line, but how the hell would I use this. Do I need to have an OEM tailgate handle with the backup camera already installed? I have a Pioneer AVIC-D3 that is capable of handling a backup camera but I want to make it almost stock.

How did you do yours.

Thanks,

John

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I bought a Tailgate Harness from another TW member. Later, I bought an OEM '09 Tailgate Handle w/Camera & Harness on eBay (thus the extra harness). I replaced my '05 Tailgate Handle with the '09, plugged in the Tailgate Harness to the camera, then ordered the connector housing that mated to the other end of the harness along with 4 terminal wires. I then extended the 4 wires to the cab where I picked up the Reverse signal and then connected all 5 to my Gentex mirror.

Incidently, the OEM camera requires 6v (NOT 12v). The Gentex mirror provided this supply voltage. You'll need to verify if your Pioneer HU provides the same. If not, you can always make your own using a LM7806 voltage regulator.

Incidently, the OEM camera requires 6v (NOT 12v). The Gentex mirror provided this supply voltage. You'll need to verify if your Pioneer HU provides the same. If not, you can always make your own using a LM7806 voltage regulator.